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Running in New Zealand is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in New Zealand—and are proud to present the top 20 best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Großartiger Sonnenaufgang loop from Parnell
Expert
01:39
9.61 mi
Viaduct Auckland loop from Herne Bay
Intermediate
01:05
6.48 mi
Running loop from Fendalton
Intermediate
00:52
5.24 mi
Großartiger Sonnenaufgang loop from Meadowbank
Expert
02:03
12.2 mi
Viaduct Auckland loop from Viaduct Harbour
Intermediate
01:03
6.26 mi
Running loop from Lyall Bay
Intermediate
01:22
7.88 mi
Mount John, south Summit loop from Lake Tekapo
Expert
01:32
7.57 mi
Auckland Domain loop from Grafton
Expert
03:06
18.1 mi
Running loop from Wanaka
Intermediate
00:57
5.22 mi
Running loop from Lake Okareka
Intermediate
00:43
3.68 mi
Running loop from Mount Maunganui
Expert
00:47
3.91 mi
T1 Valley Track – Crater Rim Walkway viewpoint loop from Huntsbury
Expert
01:43
8.70 mi
Großartiger Sonnenaufgang loop from The Strand
Intermediate
00:46
4.59 mi
Running loop from Addington
Intermediate
00:32
3.23 mi

The 14 best runs in New Zealand

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    Großartiger Sonnenaufgang loop from Parnell

    Expert
    01:39
    9.61 mi
    5.8 mph
    600 ft
    600 ft
    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    2

    Viaduct Auckland loop from Herne Bay

    Intermediate
    01:05
    6.48 mi
    6.0 mph
    225 ft
    225 ft
    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    3

    Running loop from Fendalton

    Intermediate
    00:52
    5.24 mi
    6.0 mph
    75 ft
    75 ft
    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    4

    Großartiger Sonnenaufgang loop from Meadowbank

    Expert
    02:03
    12.2 mi
    6.0 mph
    475 ft
    475 ft
    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    5

    Viaduct Auckland loop from Viaduct Harbour

    Intermediate
    01:03
    6.26 mi
    6.0 mph
    175 ft
    175 ft
    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    6
    6

    Running loop from Lyall Bay

    Intermediate
    01:22
    7.88 mi
    5.8 mph
    450 ft
    450 ft
    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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    7

    Mount John, south Summit loop from Lake Tekapo

    Expert
    01:32
    7.57 mi
    4.9 mph
    1,075 ft
    1,075 ft
    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    8

    Auckland Domain loop from Grafton

    Expert
    03:06
    18.1 mi
    5.8 mph
    1,075 ft
    1,075 ft
    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    9

    Running loop from Wanaka

    Intermediate
    00:57
    5.22 mi
    5.5 mph
    225 ft
    225 ft
    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    10

    Running loop from Lake Okareka

    Intermediate
    00:43
    3.68 mi
    5.1 mph
    350 ft
    375 ft
    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    11

    Running loop from Mount Maunganui

    Expert
    00:47
    3.91 mi
    5.0 mph
    175 ft
    175 ft
    Expert run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    12

    T1 Valley Track – Crater Rim Walkway viewpoint loop from Huntsbury

    Expert
    01:43
    8.70 mi
    5.1 mph
    1,300 ft
    1,300 ft
    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    13

    Großartiger Sonnenaufgang loop from The Strand

    Intermediate
    00:46
    4.59 mi
    6.0 mph
    125 ft
    125 ft
    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    14

    Running loop from Addington

    Intermediate
    00:32
    3.23 mi
    6.0 mph
    50 ft
    50 ft
    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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